Lincoln's greatcoat : the unlikely odyssey of a presidential relic / Reignette G. Chilton.

Author/creator Chilton, Reignette G., 1957- author.
Format Book
PublicationJefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
Descriptionx, 197 pages ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents A magnificent clothing house -- Binding up wounds -- That fateful night -- Retain them always -- The quest for a final resting place -- Valuable americana -- A tale of two coats -- There is only one Donn Collection -- The clothing has come home -- A crowning exhibit -- Appendix A: A beautiful piece of work -- Appendix B: "One country, one destiny" -- Appendix C: The Donn Collection of Lincolniana -- Appendix D: The Mysterious Mr. Douglas.
Abstract "Brooks Brothers crafted Abraham Lincoln's greatcoat in honor of his second inauguration. Mrs. Lincoln gave the greatcoat to a White House doorkeeper. The coat was returned to Ford's Theatre, but not before it underwent an exciting journey. This book recounts that journey as a reminder of his call to "bind up wounds" and care for others"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2019009695
ISBN9781476674537
ISBN1476674531 paperback alkaline paper